Reliability and Obsolescence Engineer

Reliability and Obsolescence Engineer at GE Aerospace. The Obsolescence Engineer is responsible for ensuring all business requirements, from both internal and external customers, relating to the performance of GEAS products are satisfied in a timely manner. The role will lead and facilitate the use of obsolescence processes and tools, aiming for standardised process implementation across the business to support PBL projects, including forecasting future opportunities, modelling proposals, spares provisioning, contract support and FRACAS.

The engineer also analyzes product performance to support customers through reporting, proactive trending, and early identification of issues.,

• Provide regular rhythm for platform obsolescence/reliability reporting for military products using data from multiple sources with attention to detail.
• Perform analysis including categorisation, statistical calculations (MTBF/MTBUR), failure modes, and identification of significant issues affecting product performance.
• Monitor product performance issues through an early warning system to mitigate warranty and repair costs while supporting customer reliability needs.
• Standardise the company's reliability analysis methods and implement tools and processes to drive simplicity, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Report and present reliability data to stakeholders including customers.
• Conduct product obsolescence reviews and provide recommendations.
• Work With The Programs And Engineering Teams To
• Provide regular feedback on current status, potential issues, and risks to completion.
• Provide technical analysis and support related to product obsolescence within contracts.
• Provide detailed reliability statistics to support future sales/modelling initiatives.
• Develops and manages individual work plans/schedules and communicates risk to completion in a timely manner. Use of appropriate technical data to support obsolescence/reliability analysis and investigations. Create, review and obtain feedback on new and revised policies and procedures relating to reliability and obsolescence. Supports the investigation and collation of engineering hours required to support contract proposals. Complies with import and export regulations relating to data sharing, communication, and technical discussions.
  
  Communicate technical content to satisfy customer requests through appropriate media (e.g., presentations) to stakeholders at all levels.

• A degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, HNC or equivalent, or similar level of knowledge and experience. Knowledge and understanding of the aerospace industry or aviation products and experience performing reliability engineering activities.
• Core competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Access, with the ability to adapt to a variety of IT tools.
• Ability to drive improvements in efficiency.
• Technical communication - presentation of technical information both verbal and written, adapting material for the target audience.
• Program management - awareness of organisation and execution of projects and tasks to meet defined deliverables.
• Customer centric - awareness of customer requirements and translating into clear deliverables.

At GE Aerospace we offer a flexible benefits plan called Flex Choice, giving freedom and choice in how you receive benefits, with options to tailor to individual needs. Default benefits include:

• Non-contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday entitlement of 26 days, with option to buy or sell

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. For BPSS details, see the referenced BPSS requirements.